Solving Multi-step Linear Equations

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What is the goal of solving multi-step equations?

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Find the value of the variable.

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Solve the equation: -(n - 8) = -2

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n = 10

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Solve the equation: 5x - 4 + 2x = 3

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x = 1

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What is the first step to solve the equation: x - 5 = 7 - 2x?

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Add 2x to both sides of the equation.

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Solve the equation: -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7

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b = 1

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What is a linear equation?

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An equation that makes a straight line when graphed.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the distributive property?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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What is the first step in solving the equation: 3x + 4 = 10?

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Subtract 4 from both sides.

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What is a coefficient in an equation?

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A number that multiplies a variable.